SimplePractice CEO on Modern Therapist Podcast: Future of Independent Practices

In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen breaks down the Client Attraction Formula and shows myofunctional therapists exactly where clients actually come from. She shares the three key areas every therapist should focus on: friends and family, referral relationships with providers, and delivering amazing client results. This is a practical and encouraging roadmap for therapists who are ready to attract clients without feeling salesy or pushy. https://lnkd.in/dYwjdbtJ

In this episode of the Myo Life Podcast, Carmen breaks down the Client Attraction Formula and shows myofunctional therapists exactly where clients actually come from. She shares the three key areas every therapist should focus on: friends and family, referral relationships with providers, and delivering amazing client results. This is a practical and encouraging roadmap for therapists who are ready to attract clients without feeling salesy or pushy. https://lnkd.in/dYEaJN5V

This week on Out of the FHIR Podcast I sat down with Michael Westover, VP of Payer Partnerships & Informatics at Providence, one of the largest health systems in the country. Michael has been in the trenches of interoperability, payer–provider data exchange, and value-based care long enough to recognize patterns the rest of us are still wrestling with. And he names the problem outright: Zombie queries. Those custom, one-off, months-long SQL monsters that never quite die. They run in the background forever, dragging down systems, blocking progress, and slowing everyone involved in value-based care data exchange. But the story doesn’t end there. Michael breaks down how Providence approached this issue head-on and how their recent success with Humana shows what’s possible when payers and providers actually align, define value together, and build toward a shared operating model instead of lurching from custom request to custom request. The takeaways here are real and repeatable: • Why standardizing before you automate matters • How to break the cycle of bespoke extract work • What alignment looks like when both sides commit • Why the current moment in interoperability gives us the chance to rebuild this entire workflow the right way This was one of my favorite conversations because Michael brings decades of clarity to a topic that has burned a lot of time, money, and trust across healthcare. His honesty, experience, and pragmatic optimism shine through. If you’re trying to solve payer–provider exchange, value-based care data, or interoperability bottlenecks, this episode is absolutely worth your time. 🎙️ Listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and Substack: (link in comments) Let me know your takeaways this one hits home for anyone building the future of healthcare data. #FHIR #Interoperability #HealthTech #ValueBasedCare #PayerProviderAlignment #HealthcareInnovation #DataExchange #HealthcareIT #Podcast

When companies reach scale, perception often shifts. People start to think they’re “greedy” or driven by “misaligned incentives.” Once investors are involved, it’s easy to assume the only thing that matters is the bottom line. To some degree, that’s true. New stakeholders bring new priorities. But the reality is more nuanced. SimplePractice’s success depends on something deeper: keeping the therapy market independent and fragmented - not consolidated like so many other industries or the growing payor networks in our own space. Their growth is directly tied to therapists’ ability to thrive as independent business owners: to make more money, enjoy autonomy, and practice on their own terms. Listening to Jonathan Seltzer on the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide podcast during my run this morning was a fantastic look into what’s happening in our industry. It highlighted both the opportunities ahead and the uphill battle we still face to ensure independent therapists and the companies that support them can shape it for the better. He's sharp and thoughtful, and someone for me that over the last few years has incredibly generous with his time and perspective when I've felt out of depth or, as I've developed my own leadership approach and style. https://lnkd.in/g6t2_UDR

🌟 New Episode Alert! Join Matt Helton and special guest Shari Ross from Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™ (https://lnkd.in/eM6J-7dz) as they explore how to make senior care choices with confidence using Shari’s S.I.M.P.L.E.™ approach. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eZZimkiF #SeniorLiving #FinancialFreedom #AgingInPlace #ServingSeniorsPodcast #seniorlivingmadesimple #agingparents #caregiversupport #sandwichgeneration #eldercare #caregiverlife #aginggracefully

Risk adjustment often sounds like numbers, acronyms, and compliance, but what if we reframed it around what it’s really about? People. 🌿 In this episode of Care Decoded a podcast by Sunil Nihalani from Inferscience, Colleen Gianatasio and Mark McKeown, PAHM open up a meaningful conversation about how reframing the language around risk adjustment changes everything. When we shift from talking about RAFs and HCCs to severity of illness and chronic conditions, we stop talking about systems and start talking about stories. Here’s what stood out to me: Language drives engagement. When providers understand the why behind documentation, it becomes an act of care, not compliance. Risk adjustment is about fairness. It’s how we ensure patients with greater health needs receive the care and resources they deserve. Engagement follows meaning. When clinicians see how this connects to outcomes, they participate with intention, not obligation. It’s a powerful reminder that everything we measure, code, and track should always come back to one simple question: Does this help the patient? 🎧 Full episode is worth a listen, link is in the comments. #CareDecoded #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #RiskAdjustment #ProviderEngagement #InferScience #ColleenGiudaccio #MarkMKeown

Wellness or... well, nonsense? 👀 Host David T. Stevens®, PMED has wrapped up his latest episode with Tyler W. LeBaron, PhD., where they unpacked how to vet wellness claims like a pro. If you’ve ever wondered what’s worth it and what’s hype, you’ll want to hear this. 🎙️ Stay tuned! Full episode drops soon.

The finale of our “Advice For Adjusters” series is here! 🎤   In Episode 3, our Claims Managers close out by reflecting on the keys to long-term success and the importance of staying connected, adaptable, and driven in this dynamic field of work.   From embodying a growth mindset to fostering crucial relationships, these insights are the difference-makers that take adjusters from good to great. Thanks for tuning in!   #AdviceForAdjusters #InsuranceInsights #ClaimsIndustry

💡 Does the Benefit Increase Rider Expire? Many physicians assume their disability coverage will grow automatically as their income increases. Unfortunately, it doesn’t unless your Benefit Increase Rider (BIR) is active. In this new episode of the Cover Your Assets podcast, host Billy Gwaltney explains: ✅ How the BIR allows coverage increases without new medical exams ✅ Why regular income updates are essential to keep the rider in force ✅ When and why the option to increase coverage expires ✅ What happens if you forget to update your income 📌 Your income will change throughout your career. Make sure your protection keeps up. 👉 Listen now: Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q03R7L860 YouTube: https://hubs.li/Q03R7Kqt0 #Physicians #DisabilityInsurance #FinancialSecurity #BenefitIncreaseRider #OwnOccupation #IncomeProtection #CoverYourAssets #InsuranceSpecialist